Shereen Travels Cheap
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Winter is right around the corner and some places have gotten colder already, which can make doing activities outside not that fun. Here are some we've done: ScanFair - They bring the magic of a European Christmas market to us here.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 5, 2015
In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. Can I make do with something else around my house?
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Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 29, 2015
In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Maybe I’m still recovering from the Christmas shopping frenzy, but I had little desire to step into a store. February Update.
Couponing 101
APRIL 23, 2020
Right now, making do with what we have seems more important than ever. This project makes the list because it uses such common materials, and we could see kids really enjoying making their own headbands. Not to mention stores are closed and shipping on online orders is delayed!
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 11, 2020
This includes Christmas savings, extra mortgage payment, clothing, hobbies, anything frivolous, and sadly, contributions to charities and our retirement will also be paused. Budget items we are temporarily stopping for now: EVERYTHING ELSE! There is nothing that we really need right now that we don’t have, thankfully!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 8, 2016
After a number of years of ‘making do or doing without’ a person discovers ways of doing things that work – using minimal resources. Christmas tree skirt. Here are a few things I’ve come up with or utilized over my 67 years on the planet. Shower stalls. Spackle substitute.
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